Model year 1970 marked the peak of the horsepower wars during the classic muscle car era, and while the Chevelle’s chart-topping 454 cid 450 HP LS6 may steal the glory as the top Chevy engine that year, GM did… more»
Project Cars
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Performance Look-Alike: 1970 Plymouth Sport Satellite
So the theory goes, as the value of a muscle car rises, so does its non-muscle car version. Obviously, not to the same dollar extent but it is that rising tide supposition. It is particularly noticeable with the Chevelle… more»
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Incredible Find: 1932 Plymouth PB Convertible Coupe
When the Plymouth brand was launched by Chrysler in 1928, it is said that Henry Ford told Walter Chrysler that it would send him on the road to bankruptcy. Ford firmly believed that his company and Chevrolet had the… more»
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Piles Of Parts: 1970 Dodge Challenger
In the owner’s own words, this 1970 Dodge Challenger is in a million pieces. It is going to represent a real, er, challenge for the next owner, but it does come with enough parts to make it a really… more»
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Pint-Sized Pickup: 1978 Datsun 620
When it comes to considering vehicles as restoration projects, ones that have spent their lives in either California or Arizona will always be looked upon quite favorably. This 1978 Datsun 620 Pickup hits the jackpot in that respect because… more»
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Major Project: 1957 MG MGA Roadster
Britain was once the home of a thriving locally-owned automotive industry, and in the years following the end of World War II, these marques could sell their products into foreign markets faster than they could roll them off the… more»
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Blank Canvas: 1960 Chevrolet El Camino
When you look at this 1960 Chevrolet El Camino, you can get some idea of where the previous owner was headed with it as a project car. The work stalled fairly early in proceedings, so the next owner might… more»
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Two For One Sale! 1969 Pontiac Firebirds
Oh-boy, a twofer! They’re common at the grocery store and in other lines of business too. I know of one retailer that will give you something like seven dress shirts if you just buy four that’s like a 2.75fer,… more»
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Great Potential: 1978 Buick Skylark
I’ll make a bold statement right now. While the 1970s might not have been the greatest of eras when it comes to considering classic cars, they are becoming a viable alternative for people who would like to travel down… more»
BF Classifieds Find: 1965 C20 Crew Cab Pickup
You can be forgiven for thinking that the crew cab pickup phenomenon is a relatively recent thing, with most new pickup trucks sold now able to carry a second row of passengers. But the need to transport more workers… more»
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Dusty, Not Rusty: 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado
Today, conventional wisdom says that vehicle manufacturers are generally reaching their limits when they produce a front-wheel-drive car that is trying to push more than 240hp through the wheels that must also handle steering duties. In 1966, Oldsmobile ignored… more»
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Ex Drag Car: 1974 Pontiac Ventura
This 1974 Pontiac Ventura is clearly a former drag car that the seller claims is “…very straight” aside from some speckled rust and blisters in a few spots in the floors and along the body. Overall, it looks solid,… more»
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Period Custom: 1978 Chevrolet C10 Shortbed
This 1978 Chevrolet C10 pickup is an intriguing specimen, ranging from custom features as a result of a claimed show-quality build in the late 90s to purportedly having just 3,373 original miles due to being parked not long after… more»
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FJ Alternative: 1969 Nissan Patrol
This 1969 Datsun Patrol is a rare sight on our shores, and even harder to find today now that so many have succumbed to rust or outright abuse given their off-road capabilities. The Patrol is similar in concept to… more»
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V8 Powertrain Upgrade: 1955 Chevrolet Step Van
OK man, time to head to Watkins Glen and catch the Band, The Grateful Dead and the Allman Brothers for the gig of the decade and here’s just the set of wheels for that long space trip. It is… more»
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396 Four-Speed! 1969 RS SS Camaro Convertible
If you ordered up the ultimate 1969 Camaro, it might look a lot like this one. Located in Platteville, Wisconsin, this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro boasts a numbers-matching 350 HP 396 (block), the SS and RS packages, a four-speed manual… more»
